The amounts spent by individuals, groups, nations, or private or public organizations
for total health care and/or its various components. These amounts may or may not
be equivalent to the actual costs (HEALTH CARE COSTS) and may or may not be shared
among the patient, insurers, and/or employers
Note publique d''information :
The portion of medical expenses a patient is responsible for paying
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
amount spent for health care: do not confuse with HEALTH CARE COSTS (actual costs
of providing care) or with FEES AND CHARGES (amount charged regardless of cost)